“I think it’s a pretty inappropriate question to ask a daughter if she believes the accusers of her father when he’s affirmatively stated there’s no truth to it,” she responded with a smile. “I don’t think that’s a question that you would ask many other daughters.

“I believe my father,” she added. “I know my father. I think I have that right as a daughter to believe my father.”

“I think it’s a pretty inappropriate question to ask a daughter if she believes the accusers of her father when he’s affirmatively stated there’s no truth to it.” –@IvankaTrumppic.twitter.com/23AVPgcOdE

Not surprisingly, the comments and Ivanka’s so-called daughter defense have sparked fierce debate on social media. Critics argued that the question shouldn’t be considered off-limits given her White House role.

Trying to figure out what part of this is inappropriate. She works for the taxpayers, says she focuses on women’s issues, was at the interview because she went to the Olympics to represent the USA, is an adult, and has spoken publicly about accusations against others. https://t.co/7GqrFRe8oH

Others defended the first daughter, saying Chelsea Clinton would not be confronted about the allegations against her father, former president Bill Clinton. Many responded that Chelsea was still a child when her father in office.